Khethani is a resettlement township with a population of approximately 10000. According to population density studies done in 2005, Khethani has the highest density of people living anywhere in the Okhlahamba region (Central Drankensberg). Due to the ad hock nature of development and poor planning there is very little dev eloped infrastructure in the way of tarred roads and sanitation, with most but not all houses having access to water and electricity. Houses are one-roomed dwellings made of cement block and tin roofs set on small holdings of land, that sit side by side creating an ugly overcrowded appearance.

Unemployment is high with the average household depending on government grants consisting of child support grants (R250 per month) pensions for those over 60 years of age R940 or disability grants for those eligible R940. In many instances one government grant must support the whole household.

The incidence of HIV / Aids in Khethani is estimated at 80% of the population and is adding enormously to the levels of poverty, and the breakdown of the family. Many households are headed by grandparents, where the only caregiver is over the age of 60, or by children themselves where there are no longer any adults left within that family unit. These children are vulnerable, and become victims of crime, rape and abuse by a society that no longer recognises traditional morals and values.

The nearest medical facility is Emmaus hospital which is 22 km by road from Khethani. Most people rely on taxis as a means of transport and with escalating fuel prices, taxi fares to access medical services become impossible for many to afford. There is access to a private clinic in Winterton, approximately 2 km from Khethani. The clinic operates in working hours, and costs R60 per visit. For many this still remains unaffordable.

Provision of a public mobile clinic is also available to Khethani residents. This service is provided by the Health Department and visits Khethani residents at the Isibani centre twice a month.